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Opening and closing
Vehicle key
Functions of the vehicle key

Fig. 50 Vehicle key.
Key to Fig. 50
Central locking button: unlock the vehicle.
Unlock the boot lid separately.
Central locking button: lock the vehicle.
Fold the key bit in and out.
Indicator lamp: flashes when button is pressed.
Unlocking or locking the vehicle from outside
To unlock: press the button.
To lock: press the button.
Press the or button Opening and closing the boot lid
Unlocking: all turn signals flash twice.
Locking: all turn signals flash once.

WARNING
Improper or unsupervised use of the vehicle keys can cause accidents or serious injuries.
Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. Otherwise, children or
unauthorised persons could lock the doors and the boot lid, start the engine or switch on the
ignition and operate electrical equipment, such as the electric windows.

flashing once.
Locking and unlocking the boot lid
When the vehicle is locked, the boot lid will be unlocked automatically if you open it when a vehicle
key is located within the operating range of the boot lid Fig. 52
The boot lid is locked automatically after it is closed.
If the vehicle is completely unlocked, the boot lid will not lock automatically when closed.
Temporarily deactivating Keyless Access
Keyless Access can be deactivated temporarily as described below so that the vehicle cannot be
unlocked and started due to misuse by unauthorised third parties.
Lock the vehicle with the button in the vehicle key.
In addition, touch the sensor on the outside of the door handle Fig. 53once within five
seconds. Do not reach into the door handle.
Keyless Access is temporarily deactivated.
Check deactivation by waiting for at least ten seconds and then pull the door handle again. It should
not be possible to open the door.
When the vehicle is next unlocked, it can be unlocked only using the vehicle key. The Keyless Access
locking and starting system is reactivated the next time the vehicle is unlocked.
Operating the convenience functions
All electric windows and the glass roof can be closed automatically.
Keep a finger on the sensor Fig. 53of the driver or front passenger door handle for a few
seconds until the windows and glass roof are closed.
The sensor functions can be set in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system
Infotainment system controls and displays

The unlocking function is deactivated for a few seconds so that you can check that the vehicle has
been locked successfully.

If the message Keyless Access system faulty appears on the instrument cluster display, there may be
a malfunction in the Keyless Access system. Go to a qualified workshop.

If there is no vehicle key in the vehicle or if it is not detected, a message will be shown on the
instrument cluster display. This may occur if the vehicle key is subject to interference by another

SAFELOCK deactivates the door release levers if the vehicle has been locked. This makes it more
difficult to break into the vehicle. The doors can no longer be opened from the inside
Press the button on the vehicle key once.
Press the button on the vehicle key twice in quick succession.
Vehicles with the Keyless Access locking and starting system: touch the sensor on the outside of the
door handle twiceUnlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless Access
OR: press the central locking button in the driver door once Central locking button
There may be an indication of the activated SAFELOCK in the display of the instrument cluster
(SAFELOCK).
Deactivating SAFELOCK
Switch on the ignition.
OR: deactivate interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm Temporarily switching off the interior
monitoring system and anti-tow alarm
Before locking the vehicle, temporarily deactivate the interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm in
the Vehicle Settings menu in the Infotainment system Infotainment sy
The following applies when SAFELOCK is deactivated:
The interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm are activated and deactivated in the Vehicle settings
menu in the Infotainment system Infotainment system controls and display

WARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of SAFELOCK can cause serious injuries.
Never leave other persons in the vehicle if the vehicle has been locked using the vehicle key. The
doors can no longer be opened from the inside once SAFELOCK is activated.

If you unlock the driver door mechanically using the vehicle key, only the driver door is unlocked,
and not the whole vehicle. The doors are released (but not unlocked) and the central locking button
is activated only when the ignition is switched on.
Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Indicator lamp lights up continuously
The red LED in the vehicle door flashes at short intervals and then lights up continuously.

Go to a qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this
purpose.
Turn signals do not flash
If the turn signals do not flash as confirmation when the vehicle is locked:
At least one of the doors or the boot lid is not closed.
OR: convenience closing is in progress and not all windows and the glass roof have been closed.
Vehicle locks itself automatically
The vehicle will lock itself again automatically after approx. 45 seconds if one of the following
conditions applies:
The vehicle has been unlocked but not opened.
The ignition has not been switched on.
The boot lid has not been opened.
The vehicle has been unlocked using the lock cylinder.
The vehicle has been locked using the central locking button in the vehicle interior.
Response when locking the vehicle with a second vehicle key
Keyless Access: the vehicle key located inside the vehicle will be blocked from starting the engine if
the vehicle has been locked from the outside using a second vehicle key. Press the button on the
vehicle key in the vehicle interior to enable it to start the engine Starting and stopping the
engine
Locking the vehicle after airbags have been triggered
The entire vehicle is unlocked if the airbags are activated in an accident. Depending on the extent of
the damage, the vehicle can be locked as follows after an accident:
Switch the ignition off and then back on again.
Automatic deactivation of the sensors
The vehicle is not unlocked or locked for an extended period.
A sensor has been triggered an excessive number of times.
Reactivating the sensors:
Unlock the vehicle with the button in the vehicle key.

NOTICE

steam if a valid vehicle key is simultaneously within the operating range. If at least one window is
open and sensor surfaces on the door handles are continuously activated, all windows will close. All
windows could open if the jet of water or steam is moved away from the door handle sensors briefly
and then moved back again

It may not be possible to lock or unlock the vehicle using the Keyless Access if the 12-volt vehicle
battery or button cell in the vehicle key is weak or discharged. The vehicle can be locked or unlocked
manually

If there is no valid vehicle key in the vehicle or if it is not detected, a corresponding message will be
shown on the instrument cluster display. This may occur if the vehicle key is exposed to interference
from another radio signal or is covered by another item, e.g. an aluminium case Starting and
stopping the engine
Anti-theft alarm
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm.
The anti-theft alarm is activated automatically when the vehicle is locked using the vehicle key.
The anti-theft alarm outputs acoustic and visual warning signals for up to five minutes.
When does the system trigger an alarm?
If a door is opened.
If the bonnet is opened.
If the boot lid is opened.
If the ignition is switched on with a valid vehicle key. (The alarm may sound briefly.)
If the 12-volt vehicle battery is disconnected.
If there is movement inside the vehicle (in vehicles with interior monitoring) Interior monitoring
system and anti-tow alarm
If the vehicle is lifted or towed (vehicles with anti-tow alarm) Interior monitoring system and anti-
tow alarm
If the vehicle is transported on a car ferry or by rail (vehicles with anti-tow alarm or interior
monitoring) Interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm
If a trailer that is connected to the anti-theft alarm system is removed Trailer towing
Switching off the alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the unlocking button on the vehicle key.

Opening and closing the boot lid electrically

Fig. 63 In the open boot lid: button for electric closing of the boot lid.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the boot lid can be opened and closed electrically.
Opening the boot lid electrically
Briefly press and hold the button on the vehicle key to unlock the boot lid.
OR: pull the button in the driver door upwards Fig. 61
OR: press the top part of the Volkswagen badge.
The boot lid will then open.
Closing the boot lid electrically
Press the button in the open boot lid Fig. 63
OR: with the ignition switched on, pull the button in the driver door upwards until the boot lid
is closed.
OR:on vehicles with the Keyless Access locking and starting system: briefly press and hold the
button on the vehicle key. The vehicle key must be within the operating range.
OR: press the top part of the Volkswagen badge.
OR: move the boot lid manually in closing direction until the boot lid closes by itself.
The boot lid is closed.
Interrupting the opening or closing procedure
Press one of the buttons during the opening or closing procedure.
OR: press the top part of the Volkswagen badge during the opening or closing process.
The boot lid can now be moved by hand. You will need to use increased force for this.

button again moves the boot lid back into the starting position.
Signal tones
If the boot lid is opened or closed from the vehicle interior or using the vehicle key, signal tones will
sound.
Changing and storing the opening angle
If the area behind or above the vehicle is smaller than the path of the boot lid, the opening angle of
the boot lid can be changed.
Stop the opening procedure at the desired open position (at least half open).
In the boot lid, press and hold the button Fig. 63until the hazard warning lights flash.
The changed opening angle will be stored.
The hazard warning lights flash and an acoustic signal sounds to confirm that the changed opening
angle has been stored.
Resetting and storing the opening angle
The opening angle must be reset and stored again in order for the boot lid to open fully again.
Push the opened boot lid up as far as it will go by hand. You will need to use increased force for this.
In the boot lid, press and hold the button Fig. 63until the hazard warning lights flash.
The opening angle will be reset.
The hazard warning lights flash and an acoustic signal sounds to confirm that the opening angle has
been reset.

NOTICE
Before opening or closing the boot lid, please check that there is enough space to open and close it,
for example when in a garage.
Unlocking the boot lid manually

The buttons are located in the doors Vehicle overviews
Opening the windows: press the button. Closing the windows: pull the button.Press to disable
the electric window buttons in the rear doors.
The windows can still be opened or closed using the buttons for a short time after the ignition has
been switched off, provided the driver door and the front passenger door are not opened.
One-touch opening and closing
The one-touch opening and closing function can be used to fully open and close the windows. The
individual buttons do not have to be held to do this.
One-touch closing: pull the button for the appropriate window up briefly into the second position.
One-touch opening: press the button for the appropriate window down briefly into the second
position.
Stopping the one-touch function: press or pull the button for the appropriate window again.
Convenience opening and closing
The windows can be opened and closed from outside the vehicle using the vehicle key when the
ignition is switched off:
Press and hold the locking or unlocking button on the vehicle key.
In vehicles with keyless locking and starting system Keyless Access: place your finger on the locking
sensor in the door handle for a few seconds until the windows are closed Unlocking or locking the
vehicle with Keyless Access operating range.
To interrupt this function, release the locking or unlocking button OR remove your finger from the
sensor.
A valid vehicle key must be located within the operating range. All turn signals will flash once as
confirmation that all the windows and the glass roof have been closed.
Set the convenience opening settings in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system
Infotainment system controls and displays

WARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of the electric windows can cause serious injuries.
The electric windows should only be opened or closed when you are sure that nobody is in their
operating area.
Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the vehicle is locked.
The windows can no longer be opened in an emergency.

opened or closed using the buttons for a short time after the ignition has been switched off,
provided the driver door and the front passenger door are not opened.
When transporting children on the rear bench seat, the rear electric windows should always be
deactivated using the safety button so that they cannot be opened or closed.

NOTICE
If windows are open when it starts to rain, water can soak the interior equipment of the vehicle and
cause damage to the vehicle.

One-touch opening and closing and the roll-back function will not work if there is a malfunction in
the electric windows. Go to a qualified workshop.

Convenience opening and closing only works when one-touch opening and closing is activated for all
electric windows.

Some settings can be saved in the user accounts for personalisation and therefore change
automatically when the user account is changed Personalisation
Electric window roll-back function
The roll-back function for the electric windows can reduce the risk of injuries when the windows are
closing.
If the window is not able to close because it is stiff or because of an obstruction, the window will
immediately open again
Check to see why the window has not closed.
Try to close the window again.
If the window closing process is interrupted again, the roll-back function will be disabled for a few
seconds.
If the window still cannot close, it will come to a stop at this point. To close the window without the
roll-back function, press the button again within a few seconds

WARNING
Closing the electric windows without the roll-back function can lead to serious injuries.
Always close the window carefully.

66 In the roof: button for the glass roof.
The term glass roof is used as a standard term for the panorama sliding/tilting roof.
The glass roof is a roof opening system featuring two glass elements. The rear glass element is fixed
and cannot be opened.
The button has two positions. First stage: fully or partially tilt, open or close the roof. Second
stage: automatically move the roof to the respective limit position. Press the button again to stop
the one-touch function.
Tilting the glass roof: push the button Fig. 66to the first position. One-touch function: push
button to the second position.
Closing the tilted glass roof: push the button to the first position. One-touch function: push
button to the second position.
Opening the glass roof: push the button to the first position. One-touch function up to
convenience position: push button to the second position.
Closing the glass roof: push the button to the first position. One-touch function: push button
to the second position.
Stopping one-stop function of the opening or closing procedure: push button or again.

WARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of the glass roof can cause serious injuries.
Open and close the glass roof only when you are sure that nobody is obstructing the path of the
roof.
Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle.
Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the car, particularly if they have access
to the vehicle key. Unsupervised use of the vehicle key can lock the vehicle, start the engine, switch
on the ignition and operate the glass roof.
The glass roof can still be opened or closed for a short time after the ignition has been switched off,
provided that the driver door or front passenger door are not opened.

NOTICE
To avoid damage during cold weather, clear any ice and snow off the vehicle roof before opening or
tilting the glass roof.
Always close the glass roof when you leave the vehicle or if it starts to rain. Any rain entering the
vehicle when the glass roof is open or tilted could cause significant damage to the electrical system.
This can result in further damage to the vehicle.